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Element
01
a substance that is composed of only one type of atom, typically characterized by specific physical and chemical properties
Examples
Oxygen is an essential element for human respiration.
02
an abstract component or essential part of something
Examples
Carbon is a crucial element in organic chemistry.
03
a physical part of a whole, especially one that can be separated, replaced, or attached within a system
04
the natural conditions or environment most suitable for a plant or animal
05
a straight line that forms part of the surface of a cylinder or cone
06
the state or situation in which someone feels most natural, effective, or at ease
07
one of the four basic substances—earth, water, air, fire—believed in ancient and medieval thought to make up the physical world
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